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H.R. 1188 107th Congress House

21st Century Teacher Training Act of 2001

Official title: To encourage the use of technology in the classroom.

Introduced: March 22, 2001 See on congress.gov
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It never became law before the 107th Congress (2001–2002) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
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May 8, 2001
Referred to the Subcommittee on 21st Century Competitiveness.
Mar 22, 2001
Referred to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Mar 22, 2001
Introduced in House
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 Latest action May 8, 2001

Referred to the Subcommittee on 21st Century Competitiveness.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service
21st Century Teacher Training Act of 2001 - Authorizes the Secretary of Education, through the Office of Educational Technology, to award competitive grants to local educational agencies (LEAs) to provide programs of intensive classroom-related computer training for teachers. Requires grantees to enter into contracts with institutions of higher education or other nonprofit educational providers that will establish, operate, and provide the non-Federal share of the cost of such programs.

Amends the Internal Revenue Code to establish a personal income tax credit of up to $1,000 for technology-related professional development expenses for eligible teachers. Establishes a business-related tax credit for donations of computers to schools and public libraries.

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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 1188: 21st Century Teacher Training Act of 2001. 107th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/107-HR-1188/
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